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Barn fire victims seeking damages
Staff Writer By Kathy baratta A lawsuit has been filed against Gaitway Farm and several individuals in the aftermath of a Thanksgiving night fire that killed 20 horses at the Route 33, Manalapan, horse farm. The suit was filed in state Superior Court in December by attorney Michael Schott-land of Freehold, representing horse owner Sonya…
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School construction on agenda Park Avenue complex roof replacement also in planning stages
Staff Writer By dick Metzgar School construction on agenda Park Avenue complex roof replacement also in planning stages Freehold Borough Superinten-dent of Schools Janet Kalafat has spearheaded a number of important changes during the 10 years she has headed the municipality’s grammar school district. These have included multimillion dollar additions and renovations, along with the…
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Applicant plans to convert Hobart House into offices
Applicant plans to convert Hobart House into offices An application filed with the Marlboro Planning Board indicates that a developer wants to convert the one-time Main Street home of U.S. Vice President Garret A. Hobart into offices. MARLBORO — A historic landmark in town may take on a new appearance in the future. Plans are…
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Winter is here
As seen from the cab of a Manalapan snowplow, residents on Symmes Drive work to clear their driveway during the Dec. 30 storm that struck New Jersey and the rest of the Northeast. JERRY WOLKOWITZ
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Issues of conflict arise in Howell case Planning Board attorney embroiled in litigation
Staff Writer By Kathy baratta Issues of conflict arise in Howell case Planning Board attorney embroiled in litigation In the words of Howell’s Township Attorney Richard Schibell, a "Gordian knot of conflict" is expected to result in Planning Board Attorney John Rihacek not being reappointed to a third term as the board’s attorney when the…
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Realignment on board’s Jan. agenda
Realignment on board’s Jan. agenda MARIE ORTIZ As construction work continues on the grades 4-6 Wemrock Brook School, Millhurst Road, Manalapan, education officials are making plans to draw new boundaries in the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District. Public hearing set for Jan. 22 at panel’s meeting By dave benjamin Staff Writer Plans to redistrict pupils be-ginning…
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Amistad extends helping hand to Freehold youth After-school sessions help Hispanic children with studies in English
Correspondent By clare m. masi Amistad extends helping hand to Freehold youth After-school sessions help Hispanic children with studies in English FREEHOLD — Isabel Quezada is a woman on a mission. She’s helping to prepare Hispanic children for their future in this country. Quezada, a native of the Dominican Republic who is a family therapist,…
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Options for theater examined
Staff Writer By brian walsh MARLBORO — The Marlboro Players are trying to move forward on their plan to build a home of their own in the community. For 25 years, the Marlboro Players have been entertaining the community with theatrical productions. For the holiday season, the troupe staged a production of The Wizard of…
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Schomaker joins council; Konopka starts 2nd term
Staff Writer By Kathy Baratta Schomaker joins council; Konopka starts 2nd term HOWELL — A swell of bagpipes accompanying a new police honor guard added a dramatic flair to the swearing in of re-elected mayor Timothy J. Konopka and first-term Councilwoman Cynthia Schomaker at the New Year’s Day reorganization meeting of the Township Council. Following…
